Shenzhen Announces Public Holidays for Universiade

The Shenzhen government issued public holiday arrangements for the 26th Summer Universiade (August 12-23, 2011), which applies to all governmental departments and institutions, schools and non-government organizations in Shenzhen. Other enterprises and groups can make relevant arrangements at their discretion. The 7-day holiday is broken down into two parts, 4 days and 3 days each, at the beginning and closing of the Universiade.  The 4-day Opening Ceremony Holiday is from August 11 (Thursday) to August 14 (Sunday), and the 3-day Closing Ceremony Holiday is from August 22 (Monday) to August 24 (Wednesday). 

The days off on August 11, 22 and 24 will be made up by shifting working days to August 6 (Saturday) and August 20-21 (Saturday and Sunday).